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How to get fromCalifornia to Lakelandby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from California to Lakeland by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $153–794

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 51m
    $129–629

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    2d 7h
    $420–636

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    2d 7h
    $590–1,161

  5. Drive  2,464.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lakelandcar car 2,464.5 mi
    40h 48m
    $450–650

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SAN - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $238–636

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SMF - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 43m
    $197–474

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    10h 42m
    $154–621

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tampa, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus bus
    11h 55m
    $222–409

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane LAX - PBI
    2. Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    11h 40m
    $200–760

  11. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    12h 20m
    $399–1,738

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 12h
    $1,050–2,391

California to Lakeland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,050Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,288.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between California, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lakeland via Ft Worth Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Wildwood, and Wildwood Amtrak Station in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3d 12h.

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